Combined Notice of Intent to Sole Source / Sources Sought Notice – Preventive Maintenance on Plasma-Therm Versaline
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), under the Department of Commerce, has issued a Combined Sources Sought Notice and Notice of Intent to Sole Source for Preventive Maintenance (PM) services on a Plasma-Therm Versaline ICP plasma etching system (Serial Number 101019274). NIST is conducting market research to identify potential alternate sources capable of providing these services. If no qualified alternative sources are identified, NIST intends to award a sole source contract to Plasma-Therm LLC. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 811210.
Scope of Work
The required services include an annual Preventive Maintenance (PM) visit for the Plasma-Therm Versaline system located in Boulder, CO. Key requirements are:
- Services must adhere to the Original Equipment Manufacturer's (OEM) current published maintenance procedures.
- The contractor must supply all necessary parts, hardware, software, labor, and travel. All parts must be factory new.
- Post-PM, the system must operate at or above OEM standards.
- A detailed report of services performed is required within one week of the visit.
- An option for spare parts and labor (CLIN 0002) is also included.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Notice of Intent to Sole Source (Market Research)
- Set-Aside: None specified (respondents are asked to indicate business size)
- Response Due: March 27, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET (preferably)
- Published: March 13, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
This notice is for market research purposes only and is not a solicitation. Responses will be used to determine the availability of other qualified sources. Interested parties should submit responses via email to the points of contact. Responses should not exceed 4 pages and should not contain proprietary information. To be considered for any future award, entities must be registered and active in SAM.gov.
Additional Notes
NIST reserves the right to use information provided for any purpose deemed necessary. This notice does not commit the Government to issue a solicitation or award a contract.